New Travolta Pregnancy Sparks Scientology Rumors

As John Travolta and Kelly Preston continue to relish the good news of the announcement that they are expecting a child together, new reports claim that Travolta's faith in Scientology may have caused them to want another child due to the passing of their teenage son Jett last year. And while one former Scientologist is making these claims, other current and past Church members are coming out against the rumors.

The New York Post reported this week that that the 47-year-old Preston and Travolta, 56, were inspired to have another child so that Jett's spirit could live on, which is a common belief in the Scientology religion.

"The whole ethos of Scientology is that we come back. With Sea Org [the sect's upper echelon], they ask members to sign billion-year contracts. Their motto is 'We Come Back.' It makes sense that the Travoltas would have another baby after losing Jett,' former Scientologist Michael Pattinson told the New York Post.

Jett Travolta died in January 2009 after suffering a seizure while on vacation with the family in the Bahamas. Jett suffered from autism throughout his life, a fact that the Travoltas admitted only after his death.

Amy Scobee, a Scientologist who left the church after 27 years and was the head of celebrity recruiting for the Church (read our interview with Scobee) tells PopEater that "it is generally believed in Scientology that when a person dies, they will move on and select another body to begin a new life."

Still, she says that any "speculation" about whether or not this is the reason for the new child is "a private matter between John and Kelly."

Tommy Davis, a spokesperson for Scientology, holds a similar stance, telling the Post that while the Church believes "that when people pass away, the spirit leaves the body and moves to another body right away ... I wouldn't want to make any comment on the Travoltas and the passing of their son, but for someone to suggest such a thing sounds pretty reprehensible to me."

Scobee said during her time in Scientology, she met Travolta and Preston several times.

"I first met Kelly when she was pregnant with Jett. She was so excited to be having her first baby ... John and Kelly are both very caring and wonderful people, in my opinion. I am extremely happy for them that they are having another child, especially after the loss of Jett. I wish them the best."

Actor John Travolta and wife actress Kelly Preston arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere "The Last Song" at ArcLight Cinemas on March 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California.

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(FILES)Actor John Travolta and his wife actress Kelly Preston arrive for the premiere of "The last song" in Hollywood, California on March 25, 2010. John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston announced they are expecting their third child May 19, 2010, roughly 18 months after the sudden death of their son Jett last year. Travolta, 56, and Preston, 47, confirmed news of the pregnancy in a brief posting on the homepage of the "Pulp Fiction" and "Saturday Night Fever" star's website (www.travolta.com). AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS / FILES (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

Actor John Travolta and wife actress Kelly Preston arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere "The Last Song" at ArcLight Cinemas on March 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California. "The Last Song" - Los Angeles Premiere ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood, CA United States March 25, 2010 Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com To license this image (17212564), contact FilmMagic.com

Actor John Travolta and wife actress Kelly Preston arrive at the "The Last Song" Los Angeles premiere held at ArcLight Hollywood on March 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California. "The Last Song" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet ArcLight Hollywood Hollywood, CA United States March 25, 2010 Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com To license this image (60008536), contact WireImage.com

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Actor John Travolta and actress Kelly Preston arrive at "The Last Song" at The Arclight on March 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Travolta;Kelly Preston

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Actor John Travolta and actress Kelly Preston arrive at "The Last Song" at The Arclight on March 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Travolta;Kelly Preston

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Actor John Travolta and actress Kelly Preston arrive at "The Last Song" at The Arclight on March 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Travolta;Kelly Preston

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Actor John Travolta and actress Kelly Preston arrive at "The Last Song" at The Arclight on March 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Travolta;Kelly Preston

John Travolta and Kelly Preston at the World Premiere of Touchstone Pictures "The Last Song" on March 25, 2010 at ArcLight Hollywood Cinema in Hollywood, CA. The World Premiere of Touchstone Pictures' "The Last Song" ArcLight Hollywood Cinema Hollywood, CA United States March 25, 2010 Photo by Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com To license this image (17211505), contact WireImage.com

John Travolta and Kelly Preston attends the "The Last Song" Los Angeles Premiere at ArcLight Hollywood on March 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California. "The Last Song" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals ArcLight Hollywood Hollywood, CA United States March 25, 2010 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (17210976), contact WireImage.com

John Travolta and Kelly Preston attends the "The Last Song" Los Angeles Premiere at ArcLight Hollywood on March 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California. "The Last Song" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals ArcLight Hollywood Hollywood, CA United States March 25, 2010 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (17211036), contact WireImage.com

Scientology is not a Religion ! its a cult ....get the facts people like them and you are killing this country Hammer heads ! GET A LIFE ! I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord God, born of the Father, not created.

I can't admire anyone who is part of a cult. Scientology is a cult.The insanity of the cult of Scientology notwithstanding, the idea that one can get over the death of a child by replacing it with another, while natural, is doomed to failure. Any person with with a functioning brain and any emotion whatsoever can never recover fully from such a loss and putting that burden on an innocent child is dangerous and immoral.

Why should you care one way or the other how or what people worship and believe? These people lost a child, and they're expecting a new baby. This makes them unworthy to you? How? Why? You're the one with issues, I'd say. I think I'll boycott you!

Yo, Vinnie. Let's cool the insensitivity to the mentally challenged. On the other hand, Scientologists' belief that the soul immediately selects a new host does sound like a Dean Koontz novel. But what would you expect from a religion ginned up by a relatively mediocre science fiction writer (although most religions have some pretty questionable tenets concerning the afterlife). At least he had the presence of mind to make himself their god and to get his followers pay to find that out.

Does it really matter what their reason is to have a child. Whatever their beliefs are, crawl back to your gossip absorbed life, and let the family do as they wish. Hope the baby is born in an atmosphere of love,because that is all that really matters

jt good thought but thats not happening here. this child is a replacement i feel for it an jet . look at suri i think her name is tom crues child thats one of the sadest child .ive seen an talks to herself.take a lesson from johny dep he flew back to us to help his child

Let the Travolta's live their lives! They are having a child because they want another child. Stop trying to slander these people because they are celebs. If it was me doing this no one would give a damn!!!! They are a loving couple who never do harm to anyone. There are so many bitter and jealous people out there that can't let anyone be happy!